# Dolly Parton Sings U2's 'Torn' Posthumously

> Dolly Parton's final song with U2, 'Torn', releases as part of their new album Carnaval De Luz.
- Title: Dolly Parton Sings U2's 'Torn' Posthumously · Billboard
- Summary: Dolly Parton's final song with U2, 'Torn', releases as part of their new album Carnaval De Luz.
- Keywords: dolly parton, carnaval de luz, torn, posthumous collaboration, bono, island records, carnaval de luz album, u2 album, Billboard
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/music-news/dolly-parton-posthumous-u2-collaboration-torn-stream-it-now-1236381318
- Author: Lars Brandle
- Published: 2026-11-13T05:00:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, u2, carnaval de luz, torn, posthumous collaboration, bono, island records, carnaval de luz album, u2 album
## Dolly Parton's Final Recording
Dolly Parton recorded her last vocal performance for U2's 'Torn' on Carnaval De Luz, released posthumously after her death.
## U2's New Album Release
U2 released Carnaval De Luz, their first new album in nine years, featuring Dolly Parton's posthumous collaboration.
## Bono's Statement
Bono said Dolly Parton sang her heart out while ill, recording the song just two months before her passing.

> She sang her heart out, and I cannot believe that’s an 80-year-old woman.
## Dolly's Death
Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
## Album Context
Carnaval De Luz is the first album of new material from U2 in nine years, following their 2013 album.
## U2's Legacy
U2 has sold 175 million albums and won 22 Grammy Awards, with 34 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
## Key takeaway

Dolly Parton recorded her last vocal performance for U2's 'Torn' on Carnaval De Luz, released posthumously after her death.